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Wayside Waifs – Fur Ball Gala

The Overland Park Convention Center was the site for the Fur Ball Gala, a benefit for Wayside Waifs. The event, held on May 14th, featured cocktails, a gourmet dinner, an auction, and a program. The honorary co-chairmen were Carol and Joe Suhor and the Honorable Ann Mesle and Terry Christenberry. Gary Lezak served as the emcee, with assistance from his canine companions, Sunny, who is an alum, and Rainbow. Proceeds will care for more than 6,000 animals this year.

Terry Christenberry and the Honorable Ann Mesle and Carol and Joe Suhor, honorary co-chairmen

 

Rusty and Martha Smith with Beatrix and Bali

 

Kathryn Mahoney, Wayside Waifs

 

Ian Spinks and Juliette Singer Spinks

 

Kathleen Boyle Dalen with Bebe

 

Beatrix with Sarah McGuire and Lauren Wolff

 

Candy Brown, Sam Grimes, and Dianne Siegel, volunteers

 

AnneMarie Hunter, volunteer; with Anthony West, board member and volunteer

 

Scott Sanders, Nicholas Gardner, and Mike Casner

 

Katie and Andy Huber

Featured in the June 25, 2022 issue of The Indpendent.
Photo credit: Andrea Nigh Photography

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